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Canada Preps for U.S. 50% Tariffs, Dairy Defends Supply-Management

8/9/2026

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Dairy Farmers of Canada warned against any concessions as the United States prepares a 50 % tariff round on goods on Aug. 19.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government remains loyal to the dairy supply-management system.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Janice Charette met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington before the Aug. 19 tariffs.
Quebec’s ministry said U.S. alcohol will stay off shelves until Quebec secures an agreement.

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Dairy Farmers of Canada warned against any concessions as the United States prepares a 50 % tariff round on goods on Aug. 19.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government remains loyal to the dairy supply-management system.
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Janice Charette met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington before the Aug. 19 tariffs.
Quebec’s ministry said U.S. alcohol will stay off shelves until Quebec secures an agreement.